Win Gatchalian pushes for law banning public officials kin from getting gov't contracts

GMA Network - Nov 4, 2026

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday stressed the need to pass into law the measure seeking to prohibit relatives of public officials from entering into government contracts.

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QC gov’t revokes class suspension memo to align with DepEd order

Nov 4, 2026

QC gov’t revokes class suspension memo to align with DepEd order

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has revoked a memorandum circular it previously issued on heat-related class suspensions to “align” its policies with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) directive. Under Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025, classes in public Child Development Centers, kindergarten and Grades 1 to 12 would shift to limited face-to-face

77 scabies, chickenpox cases logged in 4 Bukidnon villages

Nov 4, 2026

77 scabies, chickenpox cases logged in 4 Bukidnon villages

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Officials here are alarmed by the sudden spike in scabies and chickenpox cases in four villages, prompting immediate barangay-level intervention alongside ongoing citywide disease surveillance operations. Rudy Guadalupe, barangay captain of Colonia, expressed grave concern after official City Health Office (CHO) surveillance figures showed that the number of infected residents reached

Junk shop workers find suspected explosive in Sultan Kudarat

Nov 4, 2026

Junk shop workers find suspected explosive in Sultan Kudarat

KORONADAL CITY — Police are investigating the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive fashioned from a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) among scrap metal delivered to a junk shop in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3. Police said a concerned citizen reported the discovery at about 2:30 p.m. at Quatro Scrap Metal Trading in

Celebrity Traitors star taking loss 'best he can' as Romesh Ranganathan makes generous move after win

Nov 4, 2026

Celebrity Traitors star taking loss 'best he can' as Romesh Ranganathan makes generous move after win

James Blunt has revealed Romesh Ranganathan's generous move after the accusation that sealed his fate in the game

PH shares rebound on bargain hunting

Nov 4, 2026

PH shares rebound on bargain hunting

Philippine stocks rebounded Wednesday, lifted by bargain-hunting following market weakness in previous sessions.

She killed her friend in 'truly dreadful way', then tried to blame him - until footage exposed her lies

Nov 4, 2026

She killed her friend in 'truly dreadful way', then tried to blame him - until footage exposed her lies

Humaira Batool, 26, was behind the wheel when the supercar crashed on the motorway killing Mohammed Shaan Hussain, 20

Sandiganbayan orders BJMP officials to testify on Romualdez's detention status

Nov 4, 2026

Sandiganbayan orders BJMP officials to testify on Romualdez's detention status

Sandiganbayan Third Division Clerk of Court Dennis Pulma said the order was issued amid reports that the former Speaker, who is facing plunder charges in connection with alleged kickbacks from government funds, was being allowed to leave detention at the New Quezon City jail.

Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence

Nov 4, 2026

Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence

The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte is unlikely to overturn the bank records and her other declarations under oath that the prosecution presented as evidence against her during the trial, House prosecution panel spokesperson Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Wednesday.

Andy Burnham government confirms three deals with EU in major first since Brexit

Nov 4, 2026

Andy Burnham government confirms three deals with EU in major first since Brexit

The Prime Minister is set to meet EU chiefs including European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen later in the month

Amihan, easterlies to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Nov. 4

Nov 4, 2026

Amihan, easterlies to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Nov. 4

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and easterlies will bring rain to parts of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience hot and fair weather, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the northeast monsoon will

Celebrity Traitors star opens up about what contestants are paid and says he tried to 'get the hell out' of castle

Nov 4, 2026

Celebrity Traitors star opens up about what contestants are paid and says he tried to 'get the hell out' of castle

One of this year's Celebrity Traitors stars has revealed how they tried to 'get the hell out' of the castle earlier than they did

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